“My family know how hard I’ve worked to get back for the Blues. I’ll play ... hopefully I can be by Nikki’s side after we play.

“You wouldn’t believe it though, would you?.’’

It’s the same question which has also been asked of Fifita, such has been the 25-year-old’s devastating form, over the past two months.

The tearaway Cronulla Sharks forward has returned to the type of barnstorming power-running which culminated in his naming as Dally M prop of the year and subsequent Test selection in 2013.

Boasting an average of over 110-metres a match for the Sharks, Fifita scored what will be regarded as one of the 2015 individual tries of the season two weeks ago against the New Zealand Warriors.

It’s that X-factor which has the potential to cause Queensland havoc.

So you ask Fifita why?

Why he is again back with the Blues after being overlooked during a 2014 season that included personal struggles with depression?

“The amount of pressure I felt in 2014 when Flanno (Sharks coach Shane Flanagan) wasn’t there and the team wasn’t going that well was unbelievable,’’ Fifita said.

“People thought I should’ve been doing things that a half-back should be doing.

“But since Flanno has come back he has built a real strong team around me and all that pressure has come off me.

“He’s putting no pressure on me at all and I’m happy to be again playing football. I play well when I’m happy and off the field, with a new baby on the way, I can’t wait.’’

Daniel Tupou and Andrew Fifita share a joke as they pose for a group photo during Blues Team Announcement.Source: Getty Images

Fifita also explains why he thinks Daley has extended him an Origin reprieve despite fears from the NSW coaching staff that his focus was not befitting of the winning culture they are attempting to create?

“I’m always going to be that funny joker off the field, but when it’s time to be serious, it’s time to be serious,’’ Fifita said.

“I think that’s what Laurie is talking about. I was 22 (in 2013) in my State of Origin and I’ve grown up a lot in the last two years.

“I’ve learned a lot and I think that’s the main thing. I know when to put my head down and everyone will see that.’’